Central Park Bar in Avondale will donate $1 from every Pink on Wednesdays cocktail sold to the Center on Halsted. The specialty cocktail features Ha’ Penny Rhubarb Gin, BroVo Pink Rosé Vermouth, Campari, Maplewood Bitter Orange Liqueur, Peychaud's bitters, and Regan's Orange bitters.
Photo courtesy of Central Park Bar
Downtown
LondonHouse
LondonHouse will celebrate with their Love is Love dessert, made with white chocolate mousse, rainbow cake, sugar cookie, apricot, strawberry, and raspberry. Fruity layers of apricot, strawberry, and raspberry add bursts of color and freshness. 10% of proceeds will be donated to Center on Halsted, an organization dedicated to serving the LGBTQ+ community.
Sweetwater Tavern
Rainbow Road is crafted with vodka, peach schnapps, cranberry juice, orange juice and a rainbow candy belt $14.49.
Bar Pendry
Bar Pendry is offering a brand-new limited-time specialty cocktail for Pride — from June 22nd to June 30th, a portion of proceeds from every Pride & Joy sold will benefit Brave Space Alliance, a Chicago-based Black and trans-led center whose mission is empowering, educating, and providing vital resources needed to thrive to the South Side's LGBTQ+ community. Crafted with Empress Gin, the Pride & Joy also features Gifford Lychee Lee liqueur and Mathilde Creme de Cassis black currant liqueur, lemon juice and a touch of simple syrup. Served with a cupcake from Lakeview staple, Jeenivee’s Bakery.
Venteux
Venteux’s cafe team has crafted a rainbow of drinks ($10 each) available exclusively during June that benefit local organizations geared towards empowering LGBTQ individuals. A Blueberry Matcha crafted with blueberry syrup, blue matcha and milk of your choice or a Pistachio Matcha made with pistachio syrup and matcha powder. Iced Strawberry Matcha with strawberry syrup, matcha powder, lemon and sparkling water. Pair your beverage with your choice of sweet treat from the cafe’s pastry box, a slice of vanilla rainbow cake, or a few rainbow macaroons. A portion of proceeds from the Rainbow menu will benefit Chicago-based nonprofits Brave Space Alliance, Lighthouse Foundation and Center on Halsted, helping to provide resources and support for the LGBTQ+ community in the city.
Flight Club
Flight Club Chicago invites guests to celebrate Pride Month with two menu offerings. For the month of June, Flight Club has created a signature Pride Cocktail and a five-layer Rainbow Cake.
The Pride Cocktail – crafted with Empress 1908 Gin, Ketel One Botanical Grapefruit & Rose, hibiscus, lemon, egg white and edible glitter – is available with three different topper designs. Alongside the cocktail, the Rainbow Cake is topped with vanilla icing and rainbow sprinkles. To further support the community during Pride Month, Flight Club is committed to donating 100% of the proceeds from each menu item to benefit Equality Illinois.
Photo courtesy of Amy Ulivieri for LondonHouse
Gold Coast
LAUREL
LAUREL, located within The Talbott Hotel will be offering an exclusive Pride Month cocktail, LB{G&T}Q+, a Butterfly Pea-infused CH Key Gin and Q Elderflower Tonic with a zesty lime garnish. $18 with $2 donated to Center on Halsted, an organization dedicated to serving the LGBTQ+ community.
Aster Hall
During June, Aster Hall will have a specialty PRIDE cocktail called "What's the Tea” ($14.95). For every “What’s the Tea” sold, $1 will be donated to Howard Brown Health, with Wild Turkey Whiskey matching the total proceeds. This summer cocktail features whiskey, sweet tea and lemon juice.
Marble Bar
Offered on June 22nd & 23rd, Marble Bar will host a Pride pop-up from 1 pm to 5 pm. Shoppers can select specialty Pride cocktail “What’s the Tea,” bellinis and sparkling wine while also choosing from rainbow pastries, including Doughnut Vault doughnuts.
Photo courtesy of LAUREL
Lakeview
Cesar's Killer Margaritas
During June, Cesar's Killer Margaritas will be offering their Pride-Rita, with 50% of the proceeds going directly to The Howard Brown Center. This organization is rooted in LGBTQ+ liberation, providing affirming healthcare and mobilizing for social justice as agents of change for individual well-being and community empowerment. The Pride-Rita is a blend of strawberry, lime, mango, and blue curacao.
The Graystone Tavern
The Graystone Tavern in Wrigleyville will host a fundraiser during Chicago’s pride parade weekend for The Crib. For $35, guests can select a Rainbow Shot Flight, solo or with friends, featuring six bomb shots colored red, orange, yellow, green, blue and violet. To pair with the shot flights, Graystone will offer $6 Weiners with trimmings. 50-percent of proceeds from all Rainbow Shot Flights and hot dogs sold June 28 through June 30 will be donated to the The Crib, which is run by the Night Ministry and provides emergency housing and other services to young Chicagoans, with many of its residents identifying as LGBTQ+.
Wake 'n Bacon
Wake ‘n Bacon in East Lakeview will donate a portion of proceeds from every Halo Halo Chia Chia sold on Chicago’s Pride Fest and Pride Parade weekends to the Broadway Youth Center. The rainbow-colored Halo Halo Chia Chia is $15 and features coconut chia pudding topped with seasonal fresh fruits, coconut jelly, and sprinkled with fruity pebbles.
Broadway Youth Center offers comprehensive services to youth, ages 12-24, including a safe space for young people experiencing homelessness. The mission of BYC is to make life healthier and happier for young people who are transgender, queer, lesbian, bisexual, gay, and especially young people who do not have stable housing.
Photo courtesy of Cesar's Killer Margaritas
Lincoln Park
aliveOne
$1 from each "The Becky" cocktail sold will benefit the Center on Halsted. The cocktail is $11 each and features Tito's, Pamplemousse La Croix, fresh lime juice, and demerara syrup.
Photo courtesy of aliveOne
Lincoln Square
The Getaway
The newly opened The Getaway in Lincoln Square will donate $1 from every Prairie Rainbow Sherbert beer to the Center on Halsted.
Photo courtesy of The Getaway
Logan Square
The Owl
The Owl in Logan Square will donate $1 from every Moonstruck cocktail sold to the Center on Halsted. The cocktail is $14 each and features rye whiskey, Meletti Amaro, Aperol, pineapple, and lime.
Photo courtesy of The Owl
Navy Pier/Streeterville
Reunion
Frozen Pina Colada topped with a Rainbow Popsicle $18. Portion of proceeds benefits Chicago LGBTQ Hall of Fame.
Photo courtesy of Kristen Mendiola, MADN Agency for Reunion
Old Town
LG's Bar & Kitchen
LG’s Bar & Kitchen is offering an array of festive cocktails:
Rainbow Shots: vodka, rum, peach schnapps, pineapple, grenadine, sour mix, and blue curaçao.
Photo courtesy of LG's Bar & Kitchen
River North
I|O Godfrey
Rainbow Sangria is crafted with frozen Fruit Granita, The Crossings Sauvignon Blanc, Touch of Grey Goose White Peach & Rosemary with a Splash of Caposaldo Moscato. Fruits like strawberries, blackberries, honeydew, pineapple, and cantaloupe are turned into purees that are frozen into cubes. The mix of vodka, Moscato and a dry, crisp sauvignon blanc is poured over the cubes at the table. As the cubes melt in the glass, the cocktail changes color and flavor. $17 per glass/ and $64 for a pitcher.
Hard Rock Cafe
Pride Punch, a summer-y and bright tequila based cocktail crafted with Milagros Tequila, Cointreau, Lime Juice, Agave, Garnished with a Strawberry, Orange Wedge & Pineapple Slice. $14 with $2 donated to Lakeside Pride Music Ensemble.
Hard Rock Cafe will also host a free, all-ages event on Friday, June 14, from 8-10 p.m., featuring a performance by Lakeside Pride Music Ensemble, Chicago's music groups for the LGBTQ community members and friends.
bar avec
bar avec’s Pride Party on June 2nd will feature drag performances from some of the city's entertainers, a live DJ spinning tracks, plus an exclusive raffle featuring One Off merch and tickets to Smartbar’s weekly LGBTQ dance party, Queen. Each ticket to bar avec’s Pride Party includes entry, two drink tickets per person, and access to a light buffet of bites. A portion of proceeds will benefit Chicago-based LGBTQ+ advocacy groups Center on Halsted and Brave Space Alliance. Tickets can be purchased via Tock for $50 per person. The Pride Party will start at 6pm and end at 9pm.
Mercadito
Mercadito's Pride month cocktail is called Just Peachy and features Ketel One Peach & Orange Blossom, Lavender Syrup, Lemon Juice, Splash Of Prosecco, Mint & Lemon Wheel.
Bally's Casino
Bally’s is offering a Pride-themed menu of 8 colorful cocktails, with names like “Start Your Engines” and “Let’s Kiki.” Bally’s Chicago is partnering with Titos’ Vodka to direct donations to LGBTQIA+ Chicagoans in need of critical health services. For every Tito’s cocktail sold in the month of June, Bally’s Chicago will donate $1 to The Center on Halsted’s Senior Services and HIV/AIDS Services programs, up to $20,000.
The Gwen Hotel
Their pride-themed "Let's Have a Kiki" Tipsy Tea Party is back all of June. Additionally, $15 from your ticket will be donated to a charity that works to ensure that the LGBTQ community is supported and protected. Prepaid reservation for parties of 1 to 12. $70–$95 per person.
UMMO and Tzuco
Somos Hospitality's UMMO and Tzuco are offering exclusive cocktail menu additions to celebrate Pride Month this June. The UMMO PRIDE and TZUCO PRIDE commemorative cocktails include:
Graceful Jones featuring Mount Gay Eclipse rum, coffee liqueur, cold brew, pineapple juice, Regan’s orange bitters, and Tiki bitters.
Oscar’s Wilde featuring Astral tequila, Cointreau, lime juice, pom-hibiscus, grapefruit grove syrup, and grapefruit soda. A portion of the proceeds from "Oscar's Wilde" will benefit the Howard Brown Health Center.
The Non-alcoholic PRIDE offering is Kiki’s Collins featuring Seedlip agave, serrano pepper, prickly pear syrup, and ginger beer.
Additionally, UMMO will host a Chicago Pride Drag Brunch benefiting Howard Brown Health on Saturday, June 22nd at Loft 22. Indulge in mimosas, drag shows, appetizers, DJs and a dessert station overflowing with treats. UMMO's full brunch menu will be available to those looking to order a full spread. The event will raise funds for Howard Brown Health. Tickets are available via Eventbrite, start at $50 and include: 2-Hours Bottomless Mimosas, Music from DJ Martin & DJ Gerz, Drag Show from 11am - 3pm with performances by Marsha Mello, Sasha Soto, and Iris Couture, Passed appetizers and Dessert station.
La Grande Boucherie
La Grande Boucherie will feature the Arc-en-Ciel cocktail all month long. The cocktail is made with Plantaray Cut, Dry Coconut L'Orgeat, Aperol, and Ginger.
Photo courtesy of Amy Ulivieri for I|O Godfrey
Multiple Locations and Suburbs
Velvet Taco Chicago
Across Chicago locations, Velvet Taco is kicking off Pride Month by serving up the Pride Brunch Burger the last week of May. The rainbow dish blends tacos and burgers to craft a “LGBTQ+” compilation of Lemon chile aioli, Green onion, Bacon, Tater tots, Queso blanco, medium egg and candied pepitas all on a rainbow waffle tortilla.
A portion of proceeds from each Pride Brunch Burger taco sold will be donated to Lambda Legal, the oldest and largest legal organization in the U.S. dedicated to protecting the civil rights of the LGBTQ+ community.
Tata's Tacos
Tatas Tacos’ offers the Mariposa Cocktail, as a tribute to freedom and inclusion. A portion of proceeds will be donated directly to The Howard Brown Center, to promote the well-being of the LGBTQ+ community. The cocktail will be available at all three location: Six Corners, Portage Park, and Lakeview.
Old Town Pour House
Rainbow Road is crafted with vodka, peach schnapps, cranberry juice, orange juice and a rainbow candy belt $13.45. Available at these locations: Chicago (1419 N. Wells St), Oak Brook (8 Oak Brook Center) and Naperville (1703 Freedom Drive).
City Works Eatery & Pour House
City Works Eatery & Pour House has a new addition to the drink menu. The Rainbow Road, crafted with New Amsterdam Vodka, peach schnapps, cranberry and orange juice, and topped with rainbow candy is a homage to the spirit of Pride.
Sweet Mandy B's
In recognition of Pride Month this June, Sweet Mandy B’s, the old fashioned bakeshop with locations in Lincoln Park and Streeterville, will feature specialty items for the month of June. Items will include Confetti Cookies with rainbow sprinkles, Cupcakes with yellow cake and a rainbow sugar decoration, Rainbow Iced Rice Krispies and more.
Goddess and Grocer
$1 from every slice of Goddess Rainbow cake will go to Center on Halsted.
Photo courtesy of Tata's Tacos
Ukrainian Village
Heritage Restaurant & Caviar Bar
Heritage's The Pink Flamingo and is crafted with Vodka, dragonfruit, Luxardo, lime, orange sugar for $16. $1 goes to Indiana Legal Services’ LGBT Project which provides free legal advice, information and representation to LGBT individuals throughout Indiana.
Photo courtesy of Heritage Restaurant & Caviar Bar
West Loop/Fulton Market
Time Out Market Chicago
Time Out Market Chicago hosts a morning filled with food, specialty rainbow cocktails, and performances. Hosted by Khloe Daniels, celebrate Pride Month with a dining experience while being entertained by some of the city's drag performers including Allura the Doll, Aurora Gozmic, and Vanda LaRose with music by DJ Geo Diamond. Tickets for a guaranteed seat are $25 (includes one Mimosa) and can be purchased via Eventbrite.
Flyer courtesy of Time Out Market
Wicker Park
Mirella's Tavern
Wicker Park's Mirella's Tavern will also be featuring a Cotton Candy cocktail, available from June 21st - June 30th. This cocktail is made with strawberries macerated in an oleo saccharum syrup, complimented with lemon juice and Tito's Vodka, served over ice and garnished with a fluffy cotton candy cloud. $1 from each Cloud Seven, purchased between June 21 - 30, will be donated to Human Rights Campaign.
Easy Bar
$1 from every Brooklyn Brewery The Stonewall Inn IPA will benefit the Center on Halsted. Stonewall Inn IPA is the official beer of the Stonewall Inn Gives Back Initiative for the month of June. The Stonewall Inn Gives Back Initiative (SIGBI) is a non-profit charitable organization inspired by the struggles and ideals of the LGBTQ rights movement born from the Stonewall Inn Uprising of 1969.
Estelle's
Estelle’s will donate $1 from every house cocktail sold to the Center on Halsted. House cocktails include the Baiju Burro, Estelle’s version of a Mezcal Mule and classics like the Manhattan, Old Fashioned, Gimlet and more.
Remedy
In recognition of Pride Month this June, Remedy in Bucktown will feature a $13 “Ginger Forest” cocktail with $1 from every drink sold being donated to the Center on Halsted. The drink features Dickel Rye Whisky, ginger beer, ginger liqueur, and lime.
On Thursday, June 27, Remedy will offer a special Pride Month edition of their “Lip Sync Happy Hour” drag show hosted by comedy drag queen Ginger Forest and diva Ranger Cheeks. Prior to the show, guests can choose from Remedy’s half-price happy hour from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m before the drag show begins at 7 p.m.
Avondale
Central Park Bar in Avondale will donate $1 from every Pink on Wednesdays cocktail sold to the Center on Halsted. The specialty cocktail features Ha’ Penny Rhubarb Gin, BroVo Pink Rosé Vermouth, Campari, Maplewood Bitter Orange Liqueur, Peychaud's bitters, and Regan's Orange bitters.
Downtown
LondonHouse will celebrate with their Love is Love dessert, made with white chocolate mousse, rainbow cake, sugar cookie, apricot, strawberry, and raspberry. Fruity layers of apricot, strawberry, and raspberry add bursts of color and freshness. 10% of proceeds will be donated to Center on Halsted, an organization dedicated to serving the LGBTQ+ community.
Rainbow Road is crafted with vodka, peach schnapps, cranberry juice, orange juice and a rainbow candy belt $14.49.
Bar Pendry is offering a brand-new limited-time specialty cocktail for Pride — from June 22nd to June 30th, a portion of proceeds from every Pride & Joy sold will benefit Brave Space Alliance, a Chicago-based Black and trans-led center whose mission is empowering, educating, and providing vital resources needed to thrive to the South Side's LGBTQ+ community. Crafted with Empress Gin, the Pride & Joy also features Gifford Lychee Lee liqueur and Mathilde Creme de Cassis black currant liqueur, lemon juice and a touch of simple syrup. Served with a cupcake from Lakeview staple, Jeenivee’s Bakery.
Venteux’s cafe team has crafted a rainbow of drinks ($10 each) available exclusively during June that benefit local organizations geared towards empowering LGBTQ individuals. A Blueberry Matcha crafted with blueberry syrup, blue matcha and milk of your choice or a Pistachio Matcha made with pistachio syrup and matcha powder. Iced Strawberry Matcha with strawberry syrup, matcha powder, lemon and sparkling water. Pair your beverage with your choice of sweet treat from the cafe’s pastry box, a slice of vanilla rainbow cake, or a few rainbow macaroons. A portion of proceeds from the Rainbow menu will benefit Chicago-based nonprofits Brave Space Alliance, Lighthouse Foundation and Center on Halsted, helping to provide resources and support for the LGBTQ+ community in the city.
Flight Club Chicago invites guests to celebrate Pride Month with two menu offerings. For the month of June, Flight Club has created a signature Pride Cocktail and a five-layer Rainbow Cake.
The Pride Cocktail – crafted with Empress 1908 Gin, Ketel One Botanical Grapefruit & Rose, hibiscus, lemon, egg white and edible glitter – is available with three different topper designs. Alongside the cocktail, the Rainbow Cake is topped with vanilla icing and rainbow sprinkles. To further support the community during Pride Month, Flight Club is committed to donating 100% of the proceeds from each menu item to benefit Equality Illinois.
Gold Coast
LAUREL, located within The Talbott Hotel will be offering an exclusive Pride Month cocktail, LB{G&T}Q+, a Butterfly Pea-infused CH Key Gin and Q Elderflower Tonic with a zesty lime garnish. $18 with $2 donated to Center on Halsted, an organization dedicated to serving the LGBTQ+ community.
During June, Aster Hall will have a specialty PRIDE cocktail called "What's the Tea” ($14.95). For every “What’s the Tea” sold, $1 will be donated to Howard Brown Health, with Wild Turkey Whiskey matching the total proceeds. This summer cocktail features whiskey, sweet tea and lemon juice.
Offered on June 22nd & 23rd, Marble Bar will host a Pride pop-up from 1 pm to 5 pm. Shoppers can select specialty Pride cocktail “What’s the Tea,” bellinis and sparkling wine while also choosing from rainbow pastries, including Doughnut Vault doughnuts.
Lakeview
During June, Cesar's Killer Margaritas will be offering their Pride-Rita, with 50% of the proceeds going directly to The Howard Brown Center. This organization is rooted in LGBTQ+ liberation, providing affirming healthcare and mobilizing for social justice as agents of change for individual well-being and community empowerment. The Pride-Rita is a blend of strawberry, lime, mango, and blue curacao.
The Graystone Tavern in Wrigleyville will host a fundraiser during Chicago’s pride parade weekend for The Crib. For $35, guests can select a Rainbow Shot Flight, solo or with friends, featuring six bomb shots colored red, orange, yellow, green, blue and violet. To pair with the shot flights, Graystone will offer $6 Weiners with trimmings. 50-percent of proceeds from all Rainbow Shot Flights and hot dogs sold June 28 through June 30 will be donated to the The Crib, which is run by the Night Ministry and provides emergency housing and other services to young Chicagoans, with many of its residents identifying as LGBTQ+.
Wake ‘n Bacon in East Lakeview will donate a portion of proceeds from every Halo Halo Chia Chia sold on Chicago’s Pride Fest and Pride Parade weekends to the Broadway Youth Center. The rainbow-colored Halo Halo Chia Chia is $15 and features coconut chia pudding topped with seasonal fresh fruits, coconut jelly, and sprinkled with fruity pebbles.
Broadway Youth Center offers comprehensive services to youth, ages 12-24, including a safe space for young people experiencing homelessness. The mission of BYC is to make life healthier and happier for young people who are transgender, queer, lesbian, bisexual, gay, and especially young people who do not have stable housing.
Lincoln Park
$1 from each "The Becky" cocktail sold will benefit the Center on Halsted. The cocktail is $11 each and features Tito's, Pamplemousse La Croix, fresh lime juice, and demerara syrup.
Lincoln Square
The newly opened The Getaway in Lincoln Square will donate $1 from every Prairie Rainbow Sherbert beer to the Center on Halsted.
Logan Square
The Owl in Logan Square will donate $1 from every Moonstruck cocktail sold to the Center on Halsted. The cocktail is $14 each and features rye whiskey, Meletti Amaro, Aperol, pineapple, and lime.
Navy Pier/Streeterville
Frozen Pina Colada topped with a Rainbow Popsicle $18. Portion of proceeds benefits Chicago LGBTQ Hall of Fame.
Old Town
LG’s Bar & Kitchen is offering an array of festive cocktails:
Pride-tini: vodka, peach schnapps, guava puree, lime juice, and simple syrup.
Rainbow Rum Punch: coconut rum, pineapple, grenadine, blue curacao, and a splash of sour mix.
Fabulous Fizz: strawberry basil gin, fresh strawberries, basil leaves, sparkling Sicilian lemonade, and simple syrup.
Rainbow Shots: vodka, rum, peach schnapps, pineapple, grenadine, sour mix, and blue curaçao.
River North
Rainbow Sangria is crafted with frozen Fruit Granita, The Crossings Sauvignon Blanc, Touch of Grey Goose White Peach & Rosemary with a Splash of Caposaldo Moscato. Fruits like strawberries, blackberries, honeydew, pineapple, and cantaloupe are turned into purees that are frozen into cubes. The mix of vodka, Moscato and a dry, crisp sauvignon blanc is poured over the cubes at the table. As the cubes melt in the glass, the cocktail changes color and flavor. $17 per glass/ and $64 for a pitcher.
Pride Punch, a summer-y and bright tequila based cocktail crafted with Milagros Tequila, Cointreau, Lime Juice, Agave, Garnished with a Strawberry, Orange Wedge & Pineapple Slice. $14 with $2 donated to Lakeside Pride Music Ensemble.
Hard Rock Cafe will also host a free, all-ages event on Friday, June 14, from 8-10 p.m., featuring a performance by Lakeside Pride Music Ensemble, Chicago's music groups for the LGBTQ community members and friends.
bar avec’s Pride Party on June 2nd will feature drag performances from some of the city's entertainers, a live DJ spinning tracks, plus an exclusive raffle featuring One Off merch and tickets to Smartbar’s weekly LGBTQ dance party, Queen. Each ticket to bar avec’s Pride Party includes entry, two drink tickets per person, and access to a light buffet of bites. A portion of proceeds will benefit Chicago-based LGBTQ+ advocacy groups Center on Halsted and Brave Space Alliance. Tickets can be purchased via Tock for $50 per person. The Pride Party will start at 6pm and end at 9pm.
Mercadito's Pride month cocktail is called Just Peachy and features Ketel One Peach & Orange Blossom, Lavender Syrup, Lemon Juice, Splash Of Prosecco, Mint & Lemon Wheel.
Bally’s is offering a Pride-themed menu of 8 colorful cocktails, with names like “Start Your Engines” and “Let’s Kiki.” Bally’s Chicago is partnering with Titos’ Vodka to direct donations to LGBTQIA+ Chicagoans in need of critical health services. For every Tito’s cocktail sold in the month of June, Bally’s Chicago will donate $1 to The Center on Halsted’s Senior Services and HIV/AIDS Services programs, up to $20,000.
Their pride-themed "Let's Have a Kiki" Tipsy Tea Party is back all of June. Additionally, $15 from your ticket will be donated to a charity that works to ensure that the LGBTQ community is supported and protected. Prepaid reservation for parties of 1 to 12. $70–$95 per person.
Somos Hospitality's UMMO and Tzuco are offering exclusive cocktail menu additions to celebrate Pride Month this June. The UMMO PRIDE and TZUCO PRIDE commemorative cocktails include:
Graceful Jones featuring Mount Gay Eclipse rum, coffee liqueur, cold brew, pineapple juice, Regan’s orange bitters, and Tiki bitters.
Oscar’s Wilde featuring Astral tequila, Cointreau, lime juice, pom-hibiscus, grapefruit grove syrup, and grapefruit soda. A portion of the proceeds from "Oscar's Wilde" will benefit the Howard Brown Health Center.
The Non-alcoholic PRIDE offering is Kiki’s Collins featuring Seedlip agave, serrano pepper, prickly pear syrup, and ginger beer.
Additionally, UMMO will host a Chicago Pride Drag Brunch benefiting Howard Brown Health on Saturday, June 22nd at Loft 22. Indulge in mimosas, drag shows, appetizers, DJs and a dessert station overflowing with treats. UMMO's full brunch menu will be available to those looking to order a full spread. The event will raise funds for Howard Brown Health. Tickets are available via Eventbrite, start at $50 and include: 2-Hours Bottomless Mimosas, Music from DJ Martin & DJ Gerz, Drag Show from 11am - 3pm with performances by Marsha Mello, Sasha Soto, and Iris Couture, Passed appetizers and Dessert station.
La Grande Boucherie will feature the Arc-en-Ciel cocktail all month long. The cocktail is made with Plantaray Cut, Dry Coconut L'Orgeat, Aperol, and Ginger.
Multiple Locations and Suburbs
Across Chicago locations, Velvet Taco is kicking off Pride Month by serving up the Pride Brunch Burger the last week of May. The rainbow dish blends tacos and burgers to craft a “LGBTQ+” compilation of Lemon chile aioli, Green onion, Bacon, Tater tots, Queso blanco, medium egg and candied pepitas all on a rainbow waffle tortilla.
A portion of proceeds from each Pride Brunch Burger taco sold will be donated to Lambda Legal, the oldest and largest legal organization in the U.S. dedicated to protecting the civil rights of the LGBTQ+ community.
Tatas Tacos’ offers the Mariposa Cocktail, as a tribute to freedom and inclusion. A portion of proceeds will be donated directly to The Howard Brown Center, to promote the well-being of the LGBTQ+ community. The cocktail will be available at all three location: Six Corners, Portage Park, and Lakeview.
Rainbow Road is crafted with vodka, peach schnapps, cranberry juice, orange juice and a rainbow candy belt $13.45. Available at these locations: Chicago (1419 N. Wells St), Oak Brook (8 Oak Brook Center) and Naperville (1703 Freedom Drive).
City Works Eatery & Pour House has a new addition to the drink menu. The Rainbow Road, crafted with New Amsterdam Vodka, peach schnapps, cranberry and orange juice, and topped with rainbow candy is a homage to the spirit of Pride.
In recognition of Pride Month this June, Sweet Mandy B’s, the old fashioned bakeshop with locations in Lincoln Park and Streeterville, will feature specialty items for the month of June. Items will include Confetti Cookies with rainbow sprinkles, Cupcakes with yellow cake and a rainbow sugar decoration, Rainbow Iced Rice Krispies and more.
$1 from every slice of Goddess Rainbow cake will go to Center on Halsted.
Ukrainian Village
Heritage's The Pink Flamingo and is crafted with Vodka, dragonfruit, Luxardo, lime, orange sugar for $16. $1 goes to Indiana Legal Services’ LGBT Project which provides free legal advice, information and representation to LGBT individuals throughout Indiana.
West Loop/Fulton Market
Time Out Market Chicago hosts a morning filled with food, specialty rainbow cocktails, and performances. Hosted by Khloe Daniels, celebrate Pride Month with a dining experience while being entertained by some of the city's drag performers including Allura the Doll, Aurora Gozmic, and Vanda LaRose with music by DJ Geo Diamond. Tickets for a guaranteed seat are $25 (includes one Mimosa) and can be purchased via Eventbrite.
Wicker Park
Wicker Park's Mirella's Tavern will also be featuring a Cotton Candy cocktail, available from June 21st - June 30th. This cocktail is made with strawberries macerated in an oleo saccharum syrup, complimented with lemon juice and Tito's Vodka, served over ice and garnished with a fluffy cotton candy cloud. $1 from each Cloud Seven, purchased between June 21 - 30, will be donated to Human Rights Campaign.
$1 from every Brooklyn Brewery The Stonewall Inn IPA will benefit the Center on Halsted. Stonewall Inn IPA is the official beer of the Stonewall Inn Gives Back Initiative for the month of June. The Stonewall Inn Gives Back Initiative (SIGBI) is a non-profit charitable organization inspired by the struggles and ideals of the LGBTQ rights movement born from the Stonewall Inn Uprising of 1969.
Estelle’s will donate $1 from every house cocktail sold to the Center on Halsted. House cocktails include the Baiju Burro, Estelle’s version of a Mezcal Mule and classics like the Manhattan, Old Fashioned, Gimlet and more.
In recognition of Pride Month this June, Remedy in Bucktown will feature a $13 “Ginger Forest” cocktail with $1 from every drink sold being donated to the Center on Halsted. The drink features Dickel Rye Whisky, ginger beer, ginger liqueur, and lime.
On Thursday, June 27, Remedy will offer a special Pride Month edition of their “Lip Sync Happy Hour” drag show hosted by comedy drag queen Ginger Forest and diva Ranger Cheeks. Prior to the show, guests can choose from Remedy’s half-price happy hour from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m before the drag show begins at 7 p.m.
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